Introducing:
Maya For Beginning Animators
A Step-By-Step 3D Animation Course For Beginners.
Section 1:
Getting Started
In this section, you'll be quickly brought up to speed on how to use Autodesk Maya. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it looks! It's broken down for you in a step-by-step fashion.
Section 2:
Creating Our Scene
In this section, you'll learn basic 3D modeling skills using primitive shapes. Use what you learn to create your own version of the robot arm or model something entirely different. Let your imagination run wild!
Section 3:
Prepping For Animation
In this section, you'll learn basic rigging concepts. You will also learn how to assign materials and create a camera.
Section 4:
Animating in Maya
In this section, you'll learn the process of blocking, refining, and polishing that professional animators use to bring 3D character to life. Turning an inanimate object into a character by the motion you give it is the fun and very heart of animation itself!
Section 5:
Presenting Your Work
In this last section, you will learn basic lighting and how to export your animation as a playblast.
Begin Learning 3D Animation Today
What's Included:
(over 1.5 hours of quality teaching)
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1
Getting Started
- Welcome To The Course - Read This First!
- Overview (0:26)
- Workspace (1:40)
- Setting Your Preferences (1:03)
- Maya Basics (1:37)
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2
Creating Our Scene
- Modeling A Robot Arm Using Basic Primitives (7:09)
- Adding Props And A Ground To Our Scene (3:18)
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3
Prepping For Animation
- Renaming Objects In The Outliner (2:28)
- Pivot Points (2:43)
- Rigging The Robot Arm (1:51)
- Locking Attributes (1:47)
- Assigning Materials (4:51)
- Creating a Camera (1:29)
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4
Animating In Maya
- Introduction To Animation (3:29)
- Animating The Ball (10:17)
- Blocking The Robot Arm (13:17)
- Refining and Polishing The Robot Arm (28:17)
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5
Presenting Your Work
- Lighting and Playblasting Your Animation (5:47)
Not Only Do You Get Video Training But...Also Included Is:
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Community Access (Ask Questions & Get Answers!)
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Personal Feedback From A Professional Animator
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20% Discount On Upcoming Courses
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Private Animation Competitions (Win Prizes)
Meet Your Instructor
Paul McGrade
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can anyone learn 3D animation?
Absolutely! The good thing about taking this course is it's not a huge commitment like animation school is. Maybe you're not sure if 3D animation is something you actually want to do. This course will allow you to try it out and see if you like it first.
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What sort of computer do I need?
You will need a computer capable of running Autodesk Maya. Most computers these days will run the software well enough to follow the course.
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How do I get Maya?
Autodesk offers a free 30 day trial. We recommend downloading the trial before purchasing the course to ensure Maya will open on your computer. You can download it by visiting: https://www.autodesk.com/
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What if I get stuck?
No worries! Just post your problem in the community and someone will help.